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Nursing - Registered Practical Nurse - Part Time

Fraser Health
Vancouver, BC
$32.84 - $44.96 / hour
Part-time
Experienced
Company Benefits
Health Insurance
Posted 13 days ago

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.Why Fraser Health? Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our team of nearly 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope with the Acute Care for Elders Unit at Burnaby Hospital located in Burnaby, BC . Joining the Fraser Health team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care. Effective October 26, 2021 all staff for all positions across health care in British Columbia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health's hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner. We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you'll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members! You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor . Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Operations or designate and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team; performs assessments, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care. The LPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), and according to agency operating policies and standards and unit specific protocols. Promotes patient/resident/family involvement in health care decisions; Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the individualized plan of care, including attending and providing input into multidisciplinary care planning meetings and family conferences. # Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and FHA standards and evaluates outcomes. Performs admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients/residents according to agency operating policies and procedures. # Documents and updates all relevant care and procedure information to ensure patient/resident safety and comfort. # Operates and maintains effective functioning equipment related to patient/resident care such as bathtubs, scales and mechanical lifts. # Assists in the orientation of new staff, students and other members of the Health Care Team. # Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees. # Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.